Portuguese–English dictionary

maluco

(informal, especially, Britain) Mad; crazy.

maluquice

The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.

malva-rosa

Any of several flowering plants of the genus Alcea in the Malvaceae family.

malvado

(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.

malware

(computing) Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.

mama

(colloquial, slang) A breast, especially that of an adult or adolescent female human.

mamadeira

A bottle equipped with a teat, used for bottlefeeding infants.

mamãe

(colloquial) The landlady of a theater.

mamangaba

Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.

mamão

The fruit of this tree.

mamar

(transitive) To give suck to; to nurse at the breast, udder, or dugs.

mamba

Any of various venomous snakes of the genus Dendroaspis, native to Africa, that live in trees.

mambo

A Latin-American musical genre, adapted from rumba, originating from Cuba in the 1940s, or a dance or rhythm of this genre. [from 20th c.]

mame

(vulgar) An act of fellatio.

mamífero

An animal of the class Mammalia.

mamilo

(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]

maminha

(colloquial, slang) A breast, especially that of an adult or adolescent female human.

mamoeiro

A tropical American evergreen tree, Carica papaya, having large, yellow, edible fruit.

mamute

Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cave paintings found in North America and Eurasia.

manada

Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company. [from 13th c.]

manancial

(astronomy) The period from the moment of vernal equinox (around March 21 in the Northern Hemisphere) to the moment of the summer solstice (around June 21); the equivalent periods reckoned in other cultures and calendars.

manar

To cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine.

manati

Any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of the genus Trichechus, found in tropical regions.

manatim

Any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of the genus Trichechus, found in tropical regions.

mancar

(intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg.

mancebo

A male child. [from 15th c.]

mancha

A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.

manchado

Colored in patches; spotted.

manchar

(transitive) To cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance.

manche

A mechanical control device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer, or other equipment.

mancheia

The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.

manchete

(media) A story included in a publication that is highlighted on the front cover.

manchu

A person belonging to or descended from the indigenous people of Manchuria.

Manchúria

A historical region of northeastern China comprising the three provinces of Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang and the northeastern part of Inner Mongolia.

manchuriana

An inhabitant of Manchuria, especially one who is not of Han Chinese origin.

manchurianas

An inhabitant of Manchuria, especially one who is not of Han Chinese origin.

manchuriano

An inhabitant of Manchuria, especially one who is not of Han Chinese origin.

manchurianos

An inhabitant of Manchuria, especially one who is not of Han Chinese origin.

manco

(especially, of an, animal) Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.

manda-chuva

The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]

mandado

(particularly of husbands or boyfriends) Intimidated or overwhelmed by a nagging or overbearing matriarch, wife, or girlfriend.

mandala

(Hinduism, Buddhism) Any ritualistic geometric design, symbolic of the Universe, used as an aid to meditation.

Mandalai

A city in central Burma (Myanmar)

mandamento

(archaic, or, jocular) Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.

mandão

Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

mandar

(transitive) To issue a command; to tell.

mandar embora

(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.

mandar por email

(transitive, ditransitive) To send (data) through email.

mandarim

Standard Mandarin, an official language of China and Taiwan, and one of four official languages in Singapore; Putonghua, Guoyu or Huayu.

mandatório

obligatory; required or commanded by authority.

Mandela

A surname from Xhosa, notably borne by Nelson Mandela.

mandíbula

One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

mandola

(musical instruments) A stringed musical instrument resembling the mandolin, but of larger size and tuned lower.

mandolate

(uncountable) A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with (in, _, western, _, Europe) almonds or (in, _, eastern, _, Europe) hazelnuts or (in, _, America) used without nuts as a filler in candy bars.

mandolina

A kitchen tool for julienning vegetables.

mandril

An axis or shaft supporting a rotating part on a lathe.

mane

A male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.

maneira

(countable) A style or manner in which something is done.

maneiras

Etiquette.

maneirismo

(arts) A style of art developed at the end of the High Renaissance, characterized by the deliberate distortion and exaggeration of perspective and especially the elongation of figures.

manejar

(transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.

manejável

Capable of being handled.

manejo

A touching, controlling, managing, using, taking care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.

manequim

Something constructed with the size and form of a human, to be used in place of a person.

Manes

The founder of Manichaeism.

maneta

Without any hands.

manga

The glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp.

manganês

(uncountable) A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.

manganésio

(uncountable) A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.

mangangá

Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.

mango

The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.

mangual

A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick (swipple or swingle) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.

manguço

Any of several species of generalist predatory carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. Indian mongooses are predators of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.

mangue

(ecology) A tropical and subtropical coastal intertidal swampland ecosystem characterized by mangroves or similar shrubs and trees.

mangueira

(countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.

manguezal

(ecology) A tropical and subtropical coastal intertidal swampland ecosystem characterized by mangroves or similar shrubs and trees.

manhã

The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon. [from 13th c.]

manhoso

Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

Mani

A peninsula on the Peloponnese in Greece.

mania

Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.

maníaco

Indicating a person who experiences a type of compulsion or obsession.

manicômio

(dated) A place of protection or restraint for one or more classes of the disadvantaged, especially the mentally ill.

manicura

A cosmetic treatment for the fingernails.

manicure

A cosmetic treatment for the fingernails.

manicuro

A person who performs manicures.

manifestação

A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.

manifestante

(legal) One who protests a bill of exchange, or note.

manifestar

(transitive) To show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit.

manifesto

Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.

Manila

The capital city of the Philippines; the regional capital of Metro Manila, in the island of Luzon.

manilha

A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a bolt or pin across the ends, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism, used for attaching things together while allowing for some degree of movement; a clevis.

maninha

(informal) Clipping of sister.

manipulação

The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

manipulador

(pejorative) Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.

manipular

(idiomatic, by extension) To falsify an account of an event.

manipulativo

(pejorative) Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.

manitó

A god or spirit as the object of religious awe or ritual among some American Indians.

Manitoba

A province in western Canada. Capital and largest city: Winnipeg.

manitu

A god or spirit as the object of religious awe or ritual among some American Indians.

manivela

A bent piece of an axle or shaft, or an attached arm perpendicular, or nearly so, to the end of a shaft or wheel, used to impart a rotation to a wheel or other mechanical device; also used to change circular into reciprocating motion, or reciprocating into circular motion.

manjedoura

A manger, a feeding trough for animals elevated off the earth or floor, especially one for fodder such as hay.

manjericão

A plant (Ocimum basilicum).

mano

(Australian Aboriginal) Used as a general intensifier; a pfella.

manobra

(military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units. [from 18th c.]

manobrar

(ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.

manobrista

(US) A person employed to clean or park cars.

manopla

Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.

mansão

A large luxurious house or building, usually built for the wealthy.

Manson

A surname transferred from the given name.

manta

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

manteiga

A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).

manter

To supply with necessities and financially support (a person).

manticora

(Greek mythology) A beast with the body of a lion (usually red), the tail of a scorpion, and the head/face of a man with a mouth filled with multiple rows of sharp teeth (like a shark), said to be able to shoot spikes from its tail or mane to paralyse prey. It may be horned, winged, or both; its voice is described as a mixture of pipes and trumpets.

mantídeo

Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.

mantimento

(biology) The natural process which keeps an organism alive.

manual

A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size, but archetypally one to be kept readily at hand.

manual de instruções

A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.

manualmente

By hand.

Manuel

A en given name of Biblical origin.

manufatura

The transformation of raw materials into finished products, usually on a large scale.

manufaturar

To make by hand and with much skill.

manuscrito

Text that was written by hand.

manusear

(transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.

manuseio

A touching, controlling, managing, using, taking care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.

manutenção

(uncountable) Maintenance, upkeep.

mão

(slang, dated) A helpful and reliable person.

mão de obra

(especially in compounds) An agent; a servant, or manual laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.

mão de vaca

(obsolete) A person who is wretched or despicable; a wretch.

mão furada

Someone who tends to drop things; (more generally) someone who is clumsy or uncoordinated; a klutz.

mão-aberta

Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]

mão-cheia

That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.

maoísta

of, related to, or advocating Maoism

Maomé

(Islam, uncountable) The figure who introduced Islam, and the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

maometano

(now, largely, _, obsolete, and, offensive) Muslim.

maori

Of, from, or pertaining to the Maori.

mãos de manteiga

Someone who tends to drop things; (more generally) someone who is clumsy or uncoordinated; a klutz.

mãozada

That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.

mapa

A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.

mapeamento

The process of making maps.

mapear

(transitive) To draw a chart or map of.

maquiagem

(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

maquiaveliano

Related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli.

maquiavélico

Attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods, especially in politics.

maquilagem

(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

maquilhagem

(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

máquina de escrever

A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.

máquina de soldar

An item of equipment for welding with: an electric welder.

máquina fotográfica

(photography) A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.

maquinação

Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.

maquinal

(psychology) Without directed thought or awareness.